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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Raise The Bar: Introducing ADJ’s New Ultra Beam Bar 12CW Cool White LED Pixel Batten by Michael Eddy

Designed for the creation of piercing aerial effects, ADJ’s new Ultra Beam Bar 12CW is a compact linear entertainment lighting fixture that features 12 cool white LEDs. Each LED generates …

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by Michael Eddy

Westview announces the addition of Nathan Coppola as Sales Representative. With 28 years of experience spanning electrical contracting, lighting, and lighting controls, Coppola brings a weal…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:17PM

SGM Light Powers Georgia Aquarium’s Dolphin Coast Theatre by Michael Eddy

At the Georgia Aquarium's Dolphin Coast Theatre, bottlenose dolphins thrive in an 1,800-seat venue filled with 1.6 million gallons of salt water. When upgrading the lighting system, SGM fixt…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:10PM

Bandit Lites Promotes Andrew Ellis to Project Manager by Michael Eddy

In its continuing efforts to elevate the next Gen8 of Leadership, Bandit Lites is proud to announce the promotion of Andrew Ellis to Project Manager. Ellis brings an immense knowledge of han…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:09AM
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Lüz Studios Engages on Jason Aldean ‘Highway Desperado’ Tour with 175 CHAUVET Professional Fixtures by Michael Eddy

Matthieu Larivee and the team at Lüz Studio designed Jason Aldean’s 24-city 'Highway Desperado' tour, which concluded October 5 at Georgia’s Macon Amphitheatre. Larivee and his team pos…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:01PM

Environmental Lights Introduces Eluxtra: The Next Generation of LED Accent Lighting Solutions by Michael Eddy

Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, and City Theatrical, a global expert in entertainment lighting technology, announce the launch of Eluxtra, a new family of LED accen…

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:55PM

Afterglow Lighting Gives GLP’s JDC2 IP First Rental Base on America’s East Coast by Michael Eddy

GLP’s hotly in-demand JDC2 IP hybrid has been purchased by Baltimore-based dry hire specialist, Afterglow Lighting, making it the first on America’s East Coast. This gives the German man…

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:44PM

LightAct Joins Show Sage at LDI Conference 2024: Showcasing Innovative Lighting Solutions by Michael Eddy

LightAct announces its participation in the upcoming LDI Conference 2024, taking place from 8 to 10 December in the Las Vegas Convention Center at Show Sage’s booth (#2123). This provides …

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

In Memoriam: Richard C. Huggins, Founder of Theatre Magic and SFX Design, Inc., 78 by Michael Eddy

Richard C. Huggins, Founder of Theatre Magic and SFX Design, Inc. has sadly passed away. He was 78 years old. Jason Reberski, a mentee of Huggins wrote an In Memoriam for Huggins, who design…

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:26PM

3G Productions Invests in Kinesys by Michael Eddy

3G Productions (3G) is a dynamic full service technical production company headquartered in Las Vegas, NV active in helping deliver some of the most ambitious and innovative live shows, conc…

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:20PM

Squeek Lights Takes the Field at Rutgers Hall of Fame Game with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

At halftime of the Rutgers Washington football game there was an ode To New Jersey lighting display showcasing the induction of the Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2024. Squeek Lites…

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Monday, October 21, 2024

Brand Visionary Braven Greenelsh Named as Elation’s Chief Marketing Officer by Michael Eddy

Elation announces the hiring of professional brand strategist Braven Greenelsh as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. In addition to being an entrepreneur and award-winning thought lead…

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

GLP Appoints DataVisual Marketing for Canadian Distribution by Michael Eddy

GLP has appointed DataVisual Marketing as its new Canadian distributor. The move was formally announced at the recent CITT conference and trade show in Saskatoon and is perfectly timed as Da…

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Robe FOOTSIES and TetraXs for Gary Clark Jr. Tour by Michael Eddy

Grammy Award-winning artist Gary Clark Jr. is touring the world with his new album 'JPEG Raw', complete with a lighting design by John Adamo and Robert Fuller. For the first U.S. leg of the…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:16PM
Friday, October 18, 2024

Centrestate Sound & Lighting Choose PROLIGHTS Smart BatWash by Michael Eddy

Centrestate Sound & Lighting has expanded its inventory with the acquisition of the PROLIGHTS Smart BatWash to enhance the efficiency and the versatility of their productions. Centrestat…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:37PM

AOTO RM Series Powers High-Definition Virtual Production at Simplemente’s LED Stage in Mexico City’s Estudios Churubusco by Michael Eddy

Situated in the iconic Estudios Churubusco in Mexico City, Simplemente has developed one of Latin America’s most advanced virtual production facilities. Central to this immersive environme…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:33PM

Kubuś Puppet and Actor Theater Debuts New Season with State-of-the-Art Lighting From Elation by Michael Eddy

The Kubuś Puppet and Actor Theater in Kielce, Poland, founded in 1955, is entering a new era of creativity with the opening of its new facility. The theater, known for captivating audiences…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:23PM

Theatre Muzyczny Gdynia Invests in Robe FORTES by Michael Eddy

Theatre Muzyczny in Gdynia Poland is the largest musical theatre in Poland with three stages. Also known for its world-class performances and high production values, the venue has recently …

SOURCE: PLSN at 04:53PM
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Paul Owen Joins Gateway Studios & Production Services to Lead Strategic Growth Initiatives by Michael Eddy

Gateway Studios & Production Services has appointed Paul Owen as a Vice President of Business Development bringing over 40 years of industry expertise to help drive the company's gr…

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Godsmack Lights Up the Sky with Jeff Rials and Bandit Lites by Michael Eddy

American rock band Godsmack is on the road in support of their latest (and final) album, 2023’s 'Lighting Up the Sky'. The fall leg of their North American tour kicked off in September wit…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:05PM

Frédéric (Aldo) Fayard and Concept K Elevate WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Closing Ceremony with CHAUVET  by Michael Eddy

Only 59 of the 1,400 young people from around the world who participated in the 47th annual WorldSkills Competition won gold medals. But in reality, everyone involved in this nonprofit event…

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PIXERA: The Perfect Addition to Luciano’s Spectacular ‘Seductive Tour’ by Michael Eddy

German rapper Luciano was the most-streamed German-speaking artist in both 2021 and 2022. Earlier this year, the artist delivered 11 concerts across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with hi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 04:20PM
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

SGM Light Powers Epstein Family Amphitheater with Cutting-Edge Solutions by Michael Eddy

Completed in 2023, the Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego is a state-of-the-art venue that caters to a wide range of performances, from student tours to multi-act music festivals. C…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:00PM

LSU Lights Up with 100,000 CrowdSync LED Wristbands by Michael Eddy

CrowdSync made history at the highly anticipated LSU vs. Ole Miss game by providing 100,000 LED wristbands to illuminate Tiger Stadium in celebration of the venue’s 100th anniversary. This…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:54PM

Join the ESA in San Diego at the 2024 Event Safety Summit by Michael Eddy

There’s still time to join The Event Safety Alliance (ESA) this November in beautiful San Diego for the 10th annual Event Safety Summit, brought to you by Hub International. Since 2014, th…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:32PM

Matt King and CHAUVET Professional Flow with Kameron Marlowe’s Rich Array of Music by Michael Eddy

The mood of the music can change pretty quickly at a Kameron Marlowe concert. Every fan of the multi-platinum artist knows that -- and they love strapping themselves in for the ride as he go…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:26PM

Montana’s Journey Church Upgrades Production Capabilities with grandMA3 light CRV by Michael Eddy

Bozeman, MT’s Journey Church, part of the Western Conference of the Evangelical Church, has invested in grandMA3 light CRV (Control Room Version) console, provided by Bozeman’s Jer…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:17PM
Monday, October 14, 2024

13th Annual Touring Career Workshop, Nov. 12 in Nashville Free Expert Advice and Support for the Touring Industry by Michael Eddy

The 13th annual Touring Career Workshop (TCW) will be held Tuesday, November 12, 4 p.m., at the Soundcheck Annex in Nashville. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to delve into…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:41AM

Justin Munana’s Dynamic Performance Environment Design for Chris Brown ’11:11 Tour’ Features Elation by Michael Eddy

Justin Munana, aka Collie, of design house Nimblist employed 138 Elation ARTISTE MONET LED framing profile luminaires for Chris Brown’s recently concluded '11:11 Tour'. The fixtures ensure…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:46AM
Friday, October 11, 2024

Robe iBOLTS and iFORTE LTXs Help Celebrate Hungarian National Day 2024 by Michael Eddy

When you need big, bold, beautiful fat beams for a monumental lighting scheme… Robe’s iBOLTS, iFORTES and iFORTE LTXs are ideal. All these fixture types were prominent on a number of spe…

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Inner Circle Distribution Welcomes Darrell Barnes as Sales Manager for Central U.S. by Michael Eddy

Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) announces the appointment of Darrell Barnes as the company’s new Sales Manager for the Central U.S. region, effective October 14th, 2024. With over two deca…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:54AM

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